Harvey is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Harvey has a 2024 population of 19,112. Harvey is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,251 in 2020.
The average household income in Harvey is $61,903 with a poverty rate of 25.22%. The median age in Harvey is 36.8 years: 36.8 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harvey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,352 | 57.24% |
| Other race | 3,321 | 16.75% |
| Two or more races | 2,679 | 13.51% |
| White | 2,009 | 10.13% |
| Asian | 455 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,145 | 2.74 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 2,856 | 1.11 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Married | 2,142 | 3.99 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 1,634 | 3.47 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Male | 513 | 4.25 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,272 | 9.66% |
| Associates Degree | 682 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,015 | 7.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 309 | 2.35% |
| High School Graduate | 5,073 | 38.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,881 | 14.28% |
| Some College | 2,937 | 22.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,311 | 7,190 | 895 |
| Hispanic | 3,827 | 1,935 | 106 |
| Other Race | 1,692 | 771 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 1,463 | 901 | 138 |
| White | 435 | 368 | 61 |
| Asian | 304 | 264 | 143 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 86.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,161 | $37,298 | $59,861 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,500 | $86,250 | $101,250 |
| High School Graduate | $32,861 | $32,803 | $33,032 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,566 | $36,494 | $27,386 |
| Overall | $35,127 | $36,653 | $31,339 |
| Some College | $40,371 | $47,381 | $28,250 |
$35,127
Average Earnings
$36,653
Average Male
$31,339
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.44% of Harvey residents speak only English, while 34.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,206 | 3,429 | 30.6% |
| Hispanic | 6,837 | 1,158 | 16.94% |
| Multiple | 2,679 | 360 | 13.44% |
| Other | 3,302 | 346 | 10.48% |
| White | 573 | 279 | 48.69% |
25.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.94%
Male Poverty Rate
27.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harvey is White, with 48.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harvey is Other, with 10.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.62% |
| High School | 22.82% |
| Some College | 19.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.57% |
| Female Employed | 16.51% |
| Male Employed | 11.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,379 | $79,369 |
| Households | $41,091 | $61,903 |
| Married Families | $74,683 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,270 | $29,187 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
705
Number of Veterans
648
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 197 |
| Vietnam | 192 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 216 |
| 75+ | 187 |
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 593 | 6.48% |
| White | 57 | 3.35% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 2.66% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.74%
Born in Harvey
81.46%
Native Born
18.54%
Foreign Born
10.6%
Non Citizen
7.94%
Naturalized
81.46% of Harvey residents were born in the United States, with 67.74% having been born in Illinois. 10.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,688 | -285 | -1.59% |
| 2028 | 17,973 | -285 | -1.56% |
| 2027 | 18,258 | -284 | -1.53% |
| 2026 | 18,542 | -285 | -1.51% |
| 2025 | 18,827 | -285 | -1.49% |
| 2024 | 19,112 | -285 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 19,397 | -148 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 19,545 | -329 | -1.66% |
| 2021 | 19,874 | -377 | -1.86% |
| 2020 | 20,251 | -4,133 | -16.95% |
| 2019 | 24,384 | -206 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 24,590 | -257 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 24,847 | -230 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 25,077 | -180 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 25,257 | -135 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 25,392 | -44 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 25,436 | 27 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 25,409 | 57 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 25,352 | 74 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 25,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,000 | 229 | 0.77% |
| 1990 | 29,771 | -6,039 | -16.86% |
| 1980 | 35,810 | 1,174 | 3.39% |
| 1970 | 34,636 | 5,565 | 19.14% |
| 1960 | 29,071 | 8,388 | 40.56% |
| 1950 | 20,683 | 2,805 | 15.69% |
| 1940 | 17,878 | 1,504 | 9.19% |
| 1930 | 16,374 | 7,158 | 77.67% |
| 1920 | 9,216 | 1,989 | 27.52% |
| 1910 | 7,227 | 1,832 | 33.96% |
| 1900 | 5,395 | -12,293 | -69.5% |